Global Patient Portal
A radiology image and report viewer for patients — to replace CD/DVD distribution.
Benefits
- Images can be viewed with a diagnostic Windows client and a web viewer alike
- Instead of CD/DVD, patients can download their study to their own computer (ZIP or CD/DVD format)
- Reports created in the HIS/RIS/LIS can be viewed by the patient or referring physician
- Patients or the institution can share images and reports with physicians
Patient Portal instead of CD/DVD
| Aspect | Traditional CD/DVD | Patient Portal |
|---|---|---|
| Handover | Physical disc issued | Instant online access |
| Viewing | Needs a CD drive and software | In the browser or Windows client |
| Sharing with a physician | Mailing a disc | Secure online sharing |
| Loss / damage | Common | None — the study stays online |
| Cost | Disc + administration | No disc cost |
Tip
If a physical copy is still needed, patients can download their study as ZIP or CD/DVD — the Patient Portal broadens the options rather than limiting them.